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| 1. |
Will you be attending any holiday-related events (Festival of Lights, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas concert) in Truro this weekend? (November 18, 2009 to November 19, 2009)
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| 2. |
What did you think of the Olympic torch relay events that took place in Colchester County? (November 17, 2009 to November 18, 2009)
| Fantastic |
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| Not bad |
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| Disappointing |
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| Didn't pay any attention to them |
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| 3. |
Is it time to abolish the monarchy in Canada? (November 16, 2009 to November 17, 2009)
| Yes, the sooner the better |
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| Only when/if Charles takes the throne |
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| No, it represents a very important link between Canada and Britain |
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| 4. |
Should Canadian elected officials or the Canadian courts determine whether Guantanamo Bay prisoner Omar Khadr be returned to Canada? (November 15, 2009 to November 16, 2009)
| Elected officials |
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| Courts |
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| Unsure |
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| 5. |
Will you be attending any Olympic Torch Relay events when the Olympic flame arrives in Colchester County on Tuesday? (November 13, 2009 to November 14, 2009)
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| 6. |
When will you start your Christmas shopping? (November 13, 2009)
| Already finished |
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| This month |
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| Early next month |
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| Week before Christmas |
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| Bah, humbug! Not doing any. |
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| 7. |
Did you attend a Remembrance Day service this year? (November 11, 2009 to November 12, 2009)
| Yes |
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| No, but I watched one on TV |
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| No |
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| 8. |
Will you be putting snow tires on this year? (November 10, 2009)
| Already on |
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| Yes, this month or next |
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| Nope, sticking with all-seasons |
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| 9. |
Are you washing your hands more often because of the H1N1 virus? (November 8, 2009 to November 9, 2009)
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| 10. |
Who will win Monday's byelection in Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley? (November 6, 2009 to November 9, 2009)
| Scott Armstrong, Conservative |
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| Mark Austin, NDP |
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| Jason Blanch, Green |
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| Jim Burrows, Liberal |
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| Kate Graves, Independent |
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| Jim Hnatiuk, Christian Heritage |
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| 11. |
What do you think of a proposal to turn the former Douglas Street Elementary School in Truro into a community recreation centre? (November 5, 2009 to November 6, 2009)
| Great idea |
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| Need to know more about the costs |
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| Bad idea |
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| Don't know |
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| 12. |
Do you support the elimination of the long-gun registry? (November 5, 2009 to November 6, 2009)
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Do you believe the new restrictions, which prioritize who gets the H1N1 vaccine first, are fair? (November 3, 2009 to November 4, 2009)
| Yes, the most at-risk groups should come first |
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| No, my health is as important as anyone’s |
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| Don’t care, I won’t be getting a shot |
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| 14. |
Will you be wearing a poppy this year? (November 2, 2009 to November 3, 2009)
| Absolutely |
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| Probably |
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| Undecided |
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| No |
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| 15. |
Were there more trick-or-treaters at your home this year or less as compared to last year? (November 1, 2009 to November 2, 2009)
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| About the same |
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| Less |
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| Don't know. Went out for the evening. |
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| 16. |
Should a bounty be put on coyotes in Nova Scotia? (October 30, 2009 to November 1, 2009)
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Have you received a H1N1 vaccination shot yet? (October 29, 2009 to October 30, 2009)
| Yes |
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| No, but I plan to when the lineups are shorter |
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| No, not planning to get one |
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| 18. |
Rifle deer hunting season begins Friday. Will you get out to hunt this season? (October 28, 2009 to October 29, 2009)
| Oh yeah, can't wait |
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| No, not interested |
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| 19. |
Scientists have now discovered more than 400 planets outside our solar system. Do you think there is intelligent life on any of them? (October 27, 2009 to October 28, 2009)
| Yes |
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| Life yes, intelligent no |
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| Not sure |
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| No |
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| 20. |
Is it time to move portions of the infamous Berlin Wall, which are currently located on Prince Sreet in Truro, to a new location? (October 26, 2009 to October 27, 2009)
| Yes. Would be better suited in a park where there is more walk-by traffic |
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| On the fence |
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| No. Leave it alone |
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| 21. |
When was the last time you went hunting? (October 25, 2009 to October 26, 2009)
| This year |
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| Last year |
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| Within the last five years |
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| More than five years ago |
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| Never |
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| 22. |
How many trick-or-treaters are you expecting this Halloween? (October 23, 2009 to October 25, 2009)
| More than 30 |
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| More than 10 |
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| 1 to 10 |
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| None |
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| 23. |
When was the last time you visited a library? (October 23, 2009)
| Within the last week |
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| Within the last month |
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| Within the last year |
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| More than a year |
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| 24. |
Are you planning to vote in the Nov. 9 federal byelection? (October 23, 2009)
| Certainly, I will be at the polls |
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| Not a chance, my interest in politics has waned |
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| What byelection? |
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| 25. |
Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff is visiting Colchester County tomorrow. How would you rate his performance to date? (October 20, 2009 to October 21, 2009)
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| 26. |
What do you think of ATVs? (October 19, 2009 to October 20, 2009)
| Ban them. They’re loud, dangerous and hard on the environment |
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| Love em. They’re a great way to enjoy the outdoors |
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| On the fence |
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| 27. |
Which two teams would like to see meet in the World Series? (October 18, 2009 to October 19, 2009)
| Yankees vs. Dodgers |
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| Yankees vs. Phillies |
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| Angels vs. Dodgers |
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| Angels vs. Phillies |
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| Don't care |
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| 28. |
With a new report showing that more than 160 million people worldwide now smoke marijuana, has the time come for Canada to legalize it? (October 16, 2009 to October 19, 2009)
| Absolutely not. It is still a drug |
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| Don't care. The issue bores me |
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| Yes for legalization. It does less harm than booze |
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| 29. |
What do you think of the federal Conservative Party using its logo on cheques for taxpayer-funded projects? (October 15, 2009 to October 16, 2009)
| What’s wrong with that? |
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| Scandalous |
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| No big surprise |
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| 30. |
Are you looking forward to seeing the Olympic torch when it comes to Truro and area? (October 14, 2009 to October 15, 2009)
| Absolutely, can't wait |
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| Haven't decided yet |
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| No, it holds no interest for me |
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| 31. |
Are stray cats a concern in your community/neighbourhood? (October 13, 2009 to October 14, 2009)
| Not really, hardly ever see one |
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| Yes, a constant nuisance |
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| No concern at all |
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| 32. |
Have you purchased treats to hand out for Halloween yet? (October 12, 2009 to October 14, 2009)
| Yes, and I’ve managed to stay out of them |
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| Yes, but the darn stuff is gone already and has to be replaced |
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| No, but I will be soon |
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| No – I don’t participate |
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| 33. |
Did Barack Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize in his first year as U.S. (October 9, 2009 to October 12, 2009)
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| 34. |
When was the last time you travelled outside Canada? (October 8, 2009 to October 9, 2009)
| Within the last six months |
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| Within the last year |
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| Within the last five years |
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| More than five years ago |
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| Never |
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| 35. |
How do you feel about a proposal that would give police the power to conduct random breathalyser tests? At present, the law only allows police to administer tests if they suspect a driver has been drinking. (October 7, 2009 to October 8, 2009)
| Totally in favour |
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| Let me think about it |
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| I'm opposed |
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| 36. |
Where will you have your Thanksgiving meal? (October 6, 2009 to October 7, 2009)
| At home |
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| At friends, relatives |
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| At a restaurant |
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| Undecided |
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| 37. |
Will you be voting in the Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley byelection on Nov. 9? (October 5, 2009 to October 6, 2009)
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Undecided |
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| Can't. Don't live in the riding |
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| Can't. Too young to vote |
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| 38. |
Are the federal NDP doing the right thing by not bringing down the government and forcing an election? (October 4, 2009 to October 5, 2009)
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| 39. |
How would you rate the police coverage in your neighbourhood? (October 3, 2009 to October 5, 2009)
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| 40. |
Fire Prevention Week kicks off on Sunday. Do you have any fire detectors in your residence? (October 2, 2009)
| Yes, both electric and battery operated |
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| Electric operated only |
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| Battery operated only |
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| Don't have any |
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| 41. |
The NHL regular season begins this week. Any chance the Toronto Maple Leafs will make the playoffs for the first time since 2004? (September 30, 2009 to October 1, 2009)
| Yes, baby. Playoffs here we come |
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| Sorry, the drought will continue |
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| 42. |
Will a Canadian-based team win the Stanley Cup this season? (September 30, 2009 to October 1, 2009)
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| 43. |
If the Cumberland Colchester Musquodoboit Valley byelection was held today, which party would you vote for? (September 29, 2009)
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| Liberal |
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| NDP |
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| Other |
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| 44. |
Will you get an H1N1 (swine) flu immunization shot when they become available this fall? (September 27, 2009 to September 28, 2009)
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| 45. |
Should all feral cats be euthanized? (September 26, 2009 to September 28, 2009)
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| 46. |
Do you think Wayne Gretzky will ever coach in the NHL again? (September 24, 2009 to September 25, 2009)
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| 47. |
Should marijuana be legalized? (September 23, 2009 to September 24, 2009)
| Yes |
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| Yes, but only if the product is approved and sold through government agencies such as liquor stores |
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| No |
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| 48. |
In cases of alleged RCMP misconduct, should the police force be permitted to investigate itself? (September 22, 2009 to September 23, 2009)
| Yes |
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| No |
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| Couldn't care less |
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| 49. |
Today is the first day of autumn. What's your favourite season? (September 21, 2009 to September 22, 2009)
| Autumn |
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| Winter |
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| Spring |
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| Summer |
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| 50. |
How long have you lived in Colchester County? (September 20, 2009 to September 21, 2009)
| All my life |
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| More than 20 years |
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| More than five years |
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| Less than five years |
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| Don't live there but I used to |
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